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Among the projects recently undertaken with 3D printing is a new propulsion system for underwater divers that mimics the speedy water-jet propulsion of the octopus, writes Nancy Gohring. Other notable initiatives include a 3D matrix for building bone too damaged to grow otherwise, and the promise of human organ printing.

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Among the impressive projects recently undertaken with 3D printing is a new propulsion system for underwater divers that mimics the speedy water-jet propulsion of the octopus, writes Nancy Gohring. Other notable initiatives include a 3D matrix for building bone too damaged to grow otherwise, and the promise of human organ printing.

Mitsubishi Nuclear Energy Systems has secured a deal to provide services for two nuclear plants in the U.S. Midwest. Under the terms, MNES will use a water-jet peening process to treat components at Ameren's Callaway nuclear plant in Missouri and Kansas City Power & Light's Wolf Creek nuclear plant in Kansas. The technique will strengthen the parts against stress corrosion cracking.